Lead Director - Software Development Engineering

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary:

CVS Health is seeking a highly experienced and visionary leader for the role of Lead Director - Software Development Engineering to spearhead a strategic initiative within Aetna Technology. This position demands exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering innovative IT solutions that address critical business challenges.

A successful candidate will collaborate closely with business leadership to onboard a new platform and define a phased implementation approach for this strategic initiative. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of technology at Aetna by driving transformation through cutting-edge solutions and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach a team of Principal and Lead Engineers to build a strategic workflow platform for Aetna Technology
• Define and communicate the broader vision while executing the IT strategy in alignment with organizational standards
• Work closely with business leaders to align deliverables with business requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for business leaders and IT stakeholders to onboard a new platform and expand it without compromising quality
• Manage an annual budget of $15M+ to achieve business goals in alignment with IT strategy, and establish a streamlined team structure to execute this initiative using a product-based model
• Develop and maintain roadmaps that align critical business needs with scalable technical solutions
• Leverage performance data to create feedback loops from business stakeholders that drive continuous insight and improvement
• Champion strong product management and agile mindsets by actively communicating team successes and identifying areas for growth
• Build and lead high-performing teams capable of overcoming complex technical challenges to solve business-critical problems

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development or architecture
• 7+ years of experience managing teams in a large-scale organization, with expertise in coaching and leading teams aligned with business priorities
• 5+ years of experience building and managing large-scale enterprise initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• A proven track record of delivering workflow solutions such as Salesforce and ServiceNow
• Experience implementing large SaaS-based solutions to solve critical business problems
• Strong foundational knowledge in AI, with hands-on experience using technologies such as Salesforce Agentforce, Moveworks, or agentic AI automation
• Excellent understanding of integration services, API platforms, and microservices architecture principles
• Experience in healthcare domains such as claims, providers, and eligibility
• Familiarity with cloud networking and firewall implementation for new platforms
• Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills, with a growth mindset focused on agility and continuous improvement
• Solid understanding of core programming and computer science concepts, including cloud computing, AI/ML, and microservices architecture

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

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